Muslims mourn Muharram Hold procession of “Shab-e- Shahadat”
Muslims mourn Muharram
Hold procession of “Shab-e- Shahadat”
This year Muhurram falls on 29 July. On Friday, the procession of “Shab-e- Shahadat” for Muharram in Mumbai kicked-off from 4 pm on Friday.
Muharram is one of Islam’s holiest months when Muslims across the world take out processions to mourn the martyrdom of Husayn Ibn Ali al-Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who died in 680 AD at the Battle of Karbala, which is in present-day Iraq.2 days ago
Muslims of neighborhoods in Mumbai mourn Muharram, but it is the Bhendi Bazaar area and the Mughal Masjid that is the epicentre of it all. Historically, Muharram processions have always been a big deal in Bhendi Bazaar.
In Mumbai, Although Muhurram procession is held all over the city and suburbs, Bhendi Bazar is a predominant area since it is the domain of the Muslims.
Amid Muhurram, Muslims mourn the death of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, making it a period of intense grief.
Muharram, the first month in the Hijri calendar, is of great importance for the Muslim community as it marks the beginning of the new year. It is considered the second holiest month following Ramadan. During this time, Muslims mourn the death of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, making it a period of intense grief.
Muharram holds historical significance for both Sunni and Shia Muslims. The Shia community mourns his death with a procession on Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram. Some individuals even engage in self-flagellation to symbolize Imam Hussain’s suffering. People carry tazias, miniature replicas of Imam Hussain’s tomb, made from bamboo or wood and adorned with colorful paper and fabrics.
News input KV Raman
